Pacific Northwest Recipes

Pacific Northwest Indigenous cuisine belongs to nations like the Coast Salish, Haida, Tlingit, and Chinook, whose cultures revolve around the rich marine and forest ecosystems. Salmon is sacred and central, prepared by smoking over cedar planks, roasting, and drying. Shellfish, halibut, seaweed, and ooligan (eulachon) grease are vital foods. Potlatch feasts showcase the cultural importance of food sharing. Cedar, alder, and berry gathering define seasonal foodways.